While i do not doubt Indian capability, there is still a lot of speculation among the general public about what DRDO can actually deliver. So, i hope this article of your puts something positive for this

@ Anonymous 19:56DRDO jumps in fray when some equipment is required. Then there is so much delay that whole new generations of that equipment or sub-assemblies are available.Let DRDO say that this is the best configuration taking into account budget, time and available technology.DRDO must deliver a working batch and then keep DEVELOPING it for supply in later versions. I say,it will still be very costly.Case in point, INSAS.

Ajai sahab,I just can't wait for the update especially Arjun Mk2. Hope you will provide Arjun Mk2 update first and hopefully some pretty pics. Thanks and as always keep up the fantastic work in promoting Arjun.

Dear Akash and everyone else. The pic is of arjun mk1. The mk2 version has a new turret somewhat like Leopard 2 which is developed with the help of israel, not to mention mk2 will consist of new panoramic sight, APC and many other features which will make it look alot different from mk1.The only thing that is different in the above pic is the ridiculous color.

Wondering why the Army or DRDO didnt devlop a SLAT armour for Arjun or for other Indian tanks (T90, 72's)

Why are we so obsessed with hind end technologies while something as simple as intellegently designed wire mesh is being used by US, Israli and other forces to defeat RPG and anti tank munitions at cost effective rate in war like situations. Or is it that the army/drdo thinks that the cost of repairing uniform torn inadvertaly will cost more then tanks and lives saved

@Anon 16.53,Slat armour is primarily meant for urban and close quarter engagements against shoulder fired weapons.They are of little use against heavy anti-tank missiles,particularly those with tandem warheads and top attack versions and main guns of tanks.These are the weapons which are encountered in traditional tank engagements in open deserts and terrain.Most Indo-Pak tank battles have been in traditional tank terrain.

Do you ever read any articles or just headlines and subheadlines, well,even if you did that you would know the actual status of any project.I believe it would do you good to atleast do a google search on the status of Arjun MK1.

dear sir,how mch more u need the footage?tired of waiting for ur report.u r an excellent reporter,no doubt.but from past almost 5 days i m anxiously waiting for this report to b published.so make it soon.thnks

Have been waiting for this article for over a week now. I am particularly interested in the Arjun Mark 2 improvements over Mark 1.

[1] Can you pls elaborate on the improvements made and the improvements yet to be made.

[2] Some of the snaps of the interiors of Mark 1 that are generally available on the web show the shoddy work as far as interiors and crew comfort is concerned. May be those pics are really old when Mark 1 was still in its infancy. Since you have had a first hand look at it, can you delve on this topic too? How do the interiors and crew-comfort compare with that of other leading tanks.

[3] There is talk about replacing the engine in Mark 1 with an Indian engine. Some time back, there was rant on the web about using Kaveri developed for LCA in Arjun. Is that true or completely false.

8 Nov 11:07 my dear paki, our drdo is more than enough to deal with your al-junks and al-dabbas with the arjun and whatever it is developing. go commiserate amongst your countrymen and no need to troll a serious place.

"There is talk about replacing the engine in Mark 1 with an Indian engine. Some time back, there was rant on the web about using Kaveri developed for LCA in Arjun. Is that true or completely false."

If I ain't wrong, the engine was to be in the Mk2, though I wonder whats the status on that? If anything else, we surely have companies (pvt sector) capable of delivering the very best engines.

And the Kaveri bit is hard to believe, don't see which aspect of Kaveri is suitable for land (even rail application). A little digging throws some light on the possibility of a hybrid drivetrain for the future in tanks (Americans and Russian working on it, can be expected by Europeans and Israelis too), the gas turbine is just to too much of a fuel hog and logistic nightmare (for tanks that is).